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Leadership Series Workshops can also be taken independently.
Thursday, 9/26 Thursday, 10/3 Friday, 10/18 Tuesday, 10/22 Friday, 11/1
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills You Can Use 12 Stand Out: The Ins and Outs of Speaking with Ease 12 Change Management 12 Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers 13 Optimal Employee Performance: Coaching for Managers 13
Tuesday, 11/12 Become a Problem Solver: Dealing with conflict as a normal part of business Tuesdays, 11/5-28 Fundamentals of Effective Business Communication
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Facilities Management Certificate Program Workshops can also be taken independently.
Wednesday, 9/4 Tuesday, 9/24 Wednesday, 10/2 Wednesday, 10/30 Wednesday, 11/6
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Facilities Operations and Maintenance Management 7 Facilities Planning and Design Management 7 Facilities Construction and Project Management 7 Financial Management of Facilities 9 Fundamentals of Facilities Management 9
Construction Management Certificate Program Workshops can also be taken independently.
Tuesday, 11/5 Wednesday, 11/20 Thursday, 11/21 Wednesday, 12/11
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Effective Documentation, Correspondence & Communication 11 Construction Contracting and Change Orders 11 Construction Management I 11 Construction Management II 11
Project Management Certificate Program Workshops can also be taken independently.
Starting Wed. 8/28 Starting Wed. 9/11 Starting Wed. 9/25 Starting Wed. 10/2 Starting Mon. 10/21 Starting Wed. 11/6
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Principles of Project Management Project Communications Management Project Scope Management Budget Management: Managing Project Costs Management of Legal Exposures Project Schedule Management
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Thursdays CT OE-2 Operators License Review & Exam Preparation (7 sessions 9 AM - 1 PM starting October 3rd) 16 Wednesday, 10/23 Understanding and Analyzing RFPs & RFQs 18 Tuesday, 11/19 Fundamentals of Building Green 19 Friday, 11/22 Less Stress, More Collaboration: Relationship Skills for the AEC Professional 18 Wednesday, 12/4 Pursuasive Conversations on Designing High Performance Homes 19 Wednesday, 10/16 Movable Bridge Engineering (1-Day Workshop - 8 AM-4 PM) 21 Tue-Wed, 1/7,8/20 Railroad Bridge Engineering 2-Day Workshop - 8 AM-4 PM 21 On Demand Project Management Certificate Program 23
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Unless otherwise noted...Workshops are held in the Construction Institute classroom: 260 Girard Avenue, Hartford, CT from 8AM-NOON
Cancellations / Refunds / Substitutions Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to workshop or webinar for a refund. If amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due the Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any workshop. Workshops may be rescheduled due to instructor conflict or severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case workshop fees will be refunded in full. Thank you for your consideration.
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Construction Institute Certificate Programs Certificate in Construction Management
Construction Management certificate provides thorough up-to-date preparation for effective leadership in the field. Complete six workshops, including four “core” workshops and two electives from an extensive list of informative offerings.
Certificate in Facilities Management
Designed for practicing Facility Management professionals to insure they have the necessary knowledge to develop and execute the strategic and operational mission of facilities management. Earn the Certificate in Facilities Management by completing six workshops including five “core” workshops and one elective from an extensive list of informative offerings.
Certificate in Project Management
For supervisors, project managers, or those who desire to become project managers; the Certificate in Project Management is comprised of six 4-hour workshops designed to provide essential skills and a solid foundation for longterm development in managing construction and capital projects. For more information: Contact Chris Kullstroem at 860-768-5869 ckullstroem@construction.org 5
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Facilities Operations and Maintenance Management
Facilities Planning and Design Management
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Facilities Management Certificate Requirement This workshop will focus on management techniques to develop an efficient and responsible facilities team.
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Understand the potential scope of services involved in Facilities Management and Operations. Describe tools available and understand how to effectively manage facility maintenance and operations. Understand means to deliver good customer service. Understand effective means of managing a facility's operation and maintenance budget.
John Kibbee, Director, Eversource Patrick Tallarita, CFM State of Connecticut Department of Labor
Facilities Management Certificate Requirement This workshop covers the design and development process from initial planning and needs assessment through final design documents and construction administration.
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Learn to manage all aspects of the design and planning process. Learn the project management process, its component parts, how they interrelate. Discuss needs assessment, design team selection, design contracts, estimating and budgeting, scheduling, and program development. Learn practical tools to improve the successful application of the project management process within the capital facility project process.
Robert Reihl, State of CT Department of Public Health Laboratory
Facilities Construction and Project Management Facilities Management Certificate Requirement
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
This workshop will include the management of major facility construction projects, including new construction, alterations, tenant improvements, major repairs and replacements.
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Learn about pre-construction services and value engineering, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting methods. Learn about contract documents, change order management, and project controls in budgeting and scheduling. Learn about various project delivery methods, project closeout and identifying questionable pricing and change orders. Learn about internal business needs and considerations when managing projects: stakeholder management, risk management, communication management, and fiduciary duties.
Mark Adams, MS, MBA, PMP PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP 7
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Financial Management of Facilities Facilities Management Certificate Requirement
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Facility Managers are called upon to develop and manage budgets as well as make financial decisions. This workshop will provide insight into the financial planning and management responsibilities of the facilities manager.
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Expand the facility manager’s financial skills to be able to lower cost/maximize profit. Discuss the development and justification of capital and operational budgets. Explore budgeting topics including: maintenance or deferred maintenance, operating expense charge backs and rent allocations, benchmarking, cost reduction, life cycle analysis, variance analysis, RFPs, ROIs, and leases. Learn the financial rationale behind inhouse vs. out-sourced operations and internal and external audits.
Fundamentals of Facilities Management
Facilities Management Certificate Requirement
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
This workshop will cover the basic skills required of facility managers to execute the strategic and operational mission of the core business team, while anticipating and responding to internal and external customer needs.
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Learn about the multifaceted roles of the facility manager and how to plan and manage facilities more effectively. Discussion on administration, maintenance and operations, facility planning and development. Discussion on design and construction, project management, scheduling, and compliance. Discussion on financial controls, contracting and procurement.
Robert J. Falaguerra Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Eric Connery, Connecticut General Assembly
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Construction Management I
Construction Management Certificate Requirement
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Construction Contracting and Change Orders
Construction Management Certificate Requirement
This workshop begins with strategic planning and programming for the project, and runs through the pre-construction process during design. Real life case studies and problem scenarios will be used.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Combined with Construction Management II; these 2 workshops will provide the owner and its key project team with a flexible framework and decision making process that helps move projects smoothly through all phases.
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Ensure that essential quality, time and cost targets are met, through an effective development process. Learn to utilize a flexible framework and decision making process during: 1) Strategic planning for a project. 2) Programming phase. 3) Pre-construction process during design.
Robert Reihl, State of CT Department of Public Health Laboratory and Kemp A. Morhardt, The S/L/A/M Collaborative
Construction Management II
Construction Management Certificate Requirement
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
This workshop follows Construction Management I, and continues with preconstruction, through construction & project closeout.
Robert Reihl, State of CT Department of Public Health Laboratory and Kemp A. Morhardt, The S/L/A/M Collaborative
This workshop will review what to look for in construction contracts, and examine the change order process.
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Learning the fundamentals of good construction contracts. Learning what to look out for in a construction contract, in order to preserve your rights. Examination of the change order process. Learning how to navigate the complexities of the change order process.
Thomas G. Librizzi McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter
Effective Documentation, Correspondence & Communication Construction Management Certificate Requirement
ONLINE starts Oct. 29, 2019 IN-PERSON Nov 4, 2019 8:30-11:30AM This workshop is designed to help reduce paper-work without jeopardizing the maintenance and importance of complete, organized and necessary records to control. The online training will consist of a pre-work exercise, and one recorded online module.
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Proven methods for meeting minutes, RFI logs, information processing, PCO’s and change orders, and orchestrating the submittal process are presented. Standardized forms for all elements of communication are developed.
Robert Reihl, CHC, CIM, LEED AP 11
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills You Can Use Thursday, September 26, 2019
This 4-hour workshop provides an overview of why conflict feels stressful, how we can overcome the stress, and the importance of negotiation and conflict resolution skills in our personal and professional lives. Participants will be given negotiation role playing exercises which will then be discussed as a group. (See "Becoming a Problem Solver" workshop as a companion session.)
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Oct. 3, 2019 9:00-Noon
Whether offering a proposal to a client, running a meeting, or (gasp!) doing a presentation at an association, you want to deliver like a pro. Learn the Bolder approach, which relaxes you in front of an audience, gets your key points across without boring them, and makes you and your message relatable and memorable.
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Learn how conflict affects us physically & mentally, & ways to overcome the stress. Understand the importance of negotiation and conflict resolution in our personal and professional lives, and the connection between decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Discuss the connection between decisionmaking, negotiation, & conflict resolution. Learn negotiation strategies through role playing exercises and group discussion.
Nancy Greenwald Construction Institute
Stand Out: The Ins and Outs of Speaking with Ease and Confidence
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Learn how to relax your body and breathe so you know what to do with your voice and limbs. Access and leverage two keys to great presentations (no one ever talks about them). Understand how to “be yourself” with the audience -- not just cliché advice but something to actually do to help you. Learn how to lighten up and find the fun in presenting and running meetings.
Ellen Feldman Ornato Jenny Drescher The Bolder Company
Change Management Friday, October 18, 2019 is your business environment changing at an alarming speed? Do your employees resist every time you present a change to grow your business? Learn how to build change resiliency in your company by understanding the effects of rapid change on human performance.
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Identify that we live in a rapidly changing world and that change will not go away -- it will only go faster. State the 5 stages of change on human performance. Identify how different personality styles react under the pressure of change. Utilize specific management and communication strategies to better guide their organization through change in the future.
Jean Mix Mix Education Services LLC 12
Sexual Harassment for Managers
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 8:30am-11am Cost: Members $82 - Non-Members $112 This course is intended provide supervisory and management level employees with the knowledge of how to avoid, recognize and remedy sexual harassment in the workplace. "Sexual harassment" will be defined, the law will be explained and managers will learn how to address suspected sexual harassment in the workplace. Anyone who supervises other employees in the workplace are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Understand the meaning of "sexual harassment" Identify conduct that constitutes "sexual harassment" Prevent sexual harassment in the workplace Investigate and remedy sexual harassment in the workplace
Johanna G. Zelman Attorney at Law FordHarrison
Optimal Employee Performance: Coaching for Managers Friday, November 1, 2019 Not seeing results from your investment in employee development or performance improvement initiatives? Does your company lack a formalized coaching strategy to provide feedback and metrics on employee performance? Learn how to develop a coaching environment with metrics to reinforce performance objectives.
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Identify the benefits of creating an environment of trust and resiliency. Identify how different personality styles react to coaching and feedback. Utilize a 4 step Coaching Communication Strategy for employees. Create a customized metric evaluation to monitor employee performance.
Jean Mix Mix Education Services LLC Discounts available for the full Leadership series! Contact 860-768-5869 for details.
Becoming a Problem Solver -- Dealing with Conflict as a Normal Part of Business Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Master problem solving skills needed to cope with unexpected conflicts that arise during the course of doing business -- including a construction project. Participants will be given a problem solving toolkit and role playing exercises which will be discussed.
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Learn how to approach business conflict as a problem solver. Learn how early awareness and intervention can improve both process and outcomes. Learn to develop a collaborative problem solving team among key participants. Practice strategies through role playing exercises and group discussion.
Nancy Greenwald Construction Institute 13
Fundamentals of Effective Business Communication in Writing for your World ONLINE: Begins Tues, Nov 5, 2019 -- IN-PERSON: Tues, Nov 26, 2019 10:30 AM - Noon Cost: Members $250 - Non-Members $310
This workshop provides participants with practical tools and strategies for writers to perform their required writing tasks more accurately, effectively and efficiently. To maximize your learning experience, we are using a combination of online learning modules, real-world writing assignments and a final face-to-face group session. Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience in writing that is specific to their individual needs, and can work at a pace that fits their schedule.
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Understand the concept of audience/reader and perform a simple reader analysis. Learn multiple strategies for adapting technical or expert information for audiences with less expertise. Recognize & effectively use appropriate formats & channels for communication within an organization. Revise written documents to produce clear, concise, readable prose. Use tools such as PowerPoint and computer generated graphics effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Beth Richards, Director First- and Second-Year Writing Programs, University of Hartford
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Principles of Project Management
Project Communications Management
ONLINE starts Sept. 11, 2019 IN-PERSON Sept. 18, 2019 8:30-11:30AM
ONLINE starts Sept. 24, 2019 IN-PERSON Oct. 1, 2019 8:30-11:30AM
Project Management Certificate Requirement
Project Management Certificate Requirement
This introductory workshop will include an overview of the required skills necessary to be a successful project manager for today’s modern-day design/construction practitioner and will focus on the core competencies required to meet these everyday challenges.
This workshop will help project managers assess their project communication needs, plan for meeting those needs, and effectively communicate project status and forecasts throughout the project life-cycle.
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Discussion of today’s project management delivery systems. Discussion of the many disciplines needed to manage projects competently. Discussion of the technologies needed in order to manage projects efficiently. Focus on the core competencies required to meet everyday project management challenges.
Michael Schrier University of CT Planning Architecture
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Learn how conent fits within PM body of knowledge and nine knowledge areas. Discuss the importance of identifying key stakeholders and their potential impact on project success. Demonstrate the process of defining a communication approach and making information available to all stakeholders. Identify key stakeholder expectations and the process of managing them.
Michael Schrier University of CT Planning Architecture
All Project Management workshops applicable towards prerequisite hours in PMI®'s Project Management Professional (PMP®) program.
Project Scope Management
Project Management Certificate Requirement
ONLINE starts Oct. 1, 2019 IN-PERSON Oct. 8, 2019 8:30-11:30AM Participants will gain the skills & knowlege involved in verifying key project deliverables as well as detect variances from the scope baseline and recommend corrective action during design, bid phase and construction.
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Define project scope & translate it into a complete set of construction documents. Learn how a project work plan provides understanding among stakeholders, enables the team to perform project planning in defining criteria, project goals, expectations & minimize change. Understand that change is inevitable due to owner-driven changes, scope deficiencies & changes that result from insufficient construction documents. Discuss scope creep, how PMs analyze each request and communicate impact & alternatives.
Michael Schrier University of CT Planning Architecture
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2019-2020 PROGRAM SEASON Fairfield County Economic Development Program October 10, 2019
AEC Leadership Conference November 7, 2019
5th Annual Women Who Build Summit February 20, 2020
Fairfield Country Owners' Forum March 26, 2020
11th Annual Visionaries Forum April 9, 2020
CT OE-2 Operating Engineers License Review & Exam Preparation Thursdays - (7 Sessions)
SEP 30, OCT 7, 21, 28 and NOV 4, 18, 25 2019, 3:00 PM -7:00 PM
Cost: Members $545 - Non-Members $625
Designed for individuals planning to test for the State of Connecticut Operating Stationary Engineer- OE-2 certification.
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Fundamentals review in operations of boilers, chillers and associated peripheral equipment, including pumps, motors, controls, sensing and monitoring equipment. Understanding the nature of the OE-2 exam and an efficient approach to preparing to take it: including daily assessments, practical exam questions, proven successful study guidance, personal mentoring or assistance in specific areas of challenge. Detailed review of Boiler concepts, equipment and systems, (first 4 of 7 classes): including combustion systems, fuels, combustion controls and safety, boiler trim, pressure parts, federal and state regulations, steam and condensate systems, water treatment systems, steam turbines, heat exchangers, valve and aperture requirements. Detailed review of refrigeration and chiller concepts and equipment: including thermodynamic fundamentals, definitions, refrigeration cycle and conventional controls, large utility chiller systems, absorption systems and concepts, refrigeration safety. Fundamental review of electrical principals and common practical electric equipment: including generators, motors, transformers, basic circuits and power analysis as well as safety and common conventions associated with plant equipment.
Participants will receive a copy of the Boiler Operator's Exam Preparation Guide textbook and a study guide binder containing hundreds of practice questions and daily assessments in multiple subject areas throughout the course.
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Budget Management: Managing Project Costs
Management of Legal Exposures
Project Management Certificate Requirement
ONLINE starts Oct. 2, 2019 IN-PERSON Oct. 9, 2019 8:30-10:30AM This workshop will cover how to create master budget projects that identify all hard and soft costs to ensure your project cost reflects a complete number.
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ONLINE starts Oct. 21, 2019 IN-PERSON Oct. 28, 2019 9:30-11:30AM This workshop, with an attorney and claims consultant as instructors, will show participants how early knowledge of potential problems is the price of success.
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Learn how to control project costs to ensure you meet the budget. Learn what are the right contingencies to carry from initiation through planning & design. Discuss the tools needed to develop reliable cost estimates working upward from the project's work activities. Use the schedule as a management tool. Discuss costs for construction, consulting fees, operations, move management, contingency allowances.
James McManus, Chairman Emeritus The S/L/A/M Collaborative
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Review of potential legal issues which may result from missteps. Review case law examples, which will serve as foundation for explanation of a variety of construction related issues. Discuss the importance of considering legal hurdles before making decisions, issuing RFI's, making promises or demanding compliance. Raise the level of knowledge of all attendees to enable their subsequent identification of legal problems before the damage is done.
Roy Cooper, ARCADIS and Gregory Faulkner, Robinson & Cole LLP
Project Schedule Management
Project Management Certificate Requirement
ONLINE starts Nov. 6, 2019, IN-PERSON Nov. 13, 2019 8:30-11:30AM This workshop leads participants through a hands-on application based learning exercise using an example project that reflects the challenges we face when scheduling a project.
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Discuss the scheduler and the tools used to create an effective schedule. Learn contractual issues considered when developing and managing a project schedule. Become aware of common schedule manipulation tricks and ploys. Use the schedule as a management tool to be proactive in avoiding potential delays and react to changes. Learn to identify delays, accelerate a schedule and create a recovery.
Brian Goodreau and Patrick Donovan ARCADIS
All Project Management workshops applicable towards prerequisite hours in PMI®'s Project Management Professional (PMP®) program. 17
Understanding, Analyzing and Writing Responses to RFPs & RFQs: What You Need to Know Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 9am-Noon
Are you the owner of a small firm wishing you had a marketing department to handle requests for proposals (RFPs) or requests for qualifications (RFQs)? In this workshop, you will learn what Marketing and Technical Leaders know about successfully responding to RFP/RFQs and how to do it for yourself!
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Assessing criteria to determine if it’s a match. Developing formulaic steps to approaching any RFP/RFQ. Determining key information required and organizing responses. Understanding the art of technical writing.
Kara Gruss, TSKP Studio Lee Sullivan, Lion's Head Cost Consultants, Inc.
Less Stress, More Collaboration: Relationship Skills for the AEC Professional Friday, November 22, 2019, 9AM-4PM CI Members: $425 Non-Members: $475
This one day workshop will help you become more effective in how you lead, work with teams, collaborate and communicate. The Bolder Company creates fun, experiential workshops full of hands-on learning, writing and practice exercises so you walk away with skills and information to apply immediately.
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Understand the importance of relationships in the modern AEC industry (it’s really a people business, isn’t it?). Explore 5 key skill areas you bring to the table: where are you acing it, getting great team and collaborative results? Where are you struggling, leading to stress, conflict, and communication challenges ? Understand the importance of stress management and relationships in: increasing productivity and safety, creating high-quality work, innovating, and attracting strong performers. Learn strategies to prevent and step back from unproductive conflict, blaming and highcharge emotions to make room for teamwork that gets the job done.
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Learning materials and workbook 3-month membership to the Insight & Action coaching program, focused on actively building your skills and creating great results
Ellen Feldman Ornato and Jenny Drescher, The Bolder Company 18
Fundamentals of Building Green
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 8AM-3PM CI and CTGBC Members: $225 Non-Members: $255 Understanding green building fundamentals is the building block of all GPRO training; all our trade-specific courses begin here. But what if you’re not a tradesperson or building operator and would like a better understanding of green building? This Fundamentals course explains how different systems work together to make buildings efficient, healthy and resilient, as well as where the green building industry is headed. This course is ideal for a broad audience, including real estate, architecture, engineering, building trade professionals, and students interested in a career in architecture, real estate, and sustainability.
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Gain an overview of green building strategies Learn economic and health benefits of building green Understand causes and impacts of changing climate on buildings Compliance with green building codes and standards.
Diana McCarthy-Bercury Earth Forward Group
Pursuasive Conversations on Designing High Performance Homes December 4, 2019, 9AM-3PM CI Members: $425 Non-Members: $475
There are enormous differences between selling a conventional house and selling a high performance one. Architects and builders need a different process. In this workshop we’ll show you the best way to approach these meetings and give you an evidence-based process that will increase the number of clients who want a passive house or zero energy house. Registration includes a copy of The Meeting Map: a stepby-step process to follow in the first two hours you spend with a new prospect.
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Learn how to effectively differentiate your services from those of other builders and architects Understand what it takes to convert a person to passive or zero energy house Increase the home buyer’s receptivity to what you’re saying and confidence in you Master what to do and say in the first meeting with a prospect
James Geppner Founder, erase40.org
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Construction Institute Membership
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Nancy Greenwald, Executive Director ngreenwald@construction.org (860) 768-5696 Chris Kullstroem, Professional Education Director ckullstroem@construction.org (860) 768-5869 J’ana McCaleb, Program Manager jmccaleb@construction.org (860) 768-5686 Gayle Spinelli, Office Manager gspinelli@construction.org (860) 768-5659 Richelle Frederick, Office Administrator rfrederick@construction.org (860) 768-5672
Movable Bridge Engineering Wednesday, October 16, 2019
1-Day Workshop - 8 AM-4 PM (lunch provided) Cost: Members $330 - Non-Member $450 The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Construction Institute, University of Hartford are offering a session for practicing engineers on the topic of movable bridges. We will cover the civil and structural engineering considerations of designing movable bridges.
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Learn the basics of movable bridges, both highway and railroad. Discuss current AREMA and AASHTO code requirements regarding movable bridges. Learn the civil and structural engineering process of designing movable bridges. Learn the advantages/disadvantages of 3 types of movable bridges (vertical-lift, horizontal swing and bascule). Session will include photos of movable bridges and bridge components to better illustrate the material. Participants will receive copies of portions of the AREMA & AASHTO specification sections relating to movable bridges.
David Jacobs, MS, PE University of Hartford
Railroad Bridge Engineering
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 7-8, 2020
2-Day Workshop - 8 AM-4 PM (lunch provided) Cost: Members $595 - Non-Member $795 The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Construction Institute are offering a 2-day course for practicing engineers on the design and rating of steel railroad bridges. Workshop participants should have a background in structural engineering, but not specifically in the field of railroad bridges.
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To cover the basics of the different types of railroad decks. To cover the current AREMA code requirements regarding steel bridges. Go through a detailed step-by-step design of a railroad bridge, as well as the rating of an existing bridge. • Although concentration will be on steel bridges, discussion of concrete and wood structures will also be included. The course will include photos of bridges and bridge components to illustrate the lecture material. Participants will receive copies of portions of the AREMA specifications sections relating to bridge design and rating, as well as other handout material.
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS Mark Adams, MS, MBA, PMP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Diana McCarthy-Bercury Earth Forward Group
Eric Connery Connecticut General Assembly
James McManus, Chairman Emeritus The S/L/A/M Collaborative
Roy Cooper ARCADIS
Jean Mix Mix Education Services LLC
Patrick Donovan ARCADIS
Kemp Morhardt The S/L/A/M Collaborative
Jenny Drescher The Bolder Company
Ellen Feldman Ornato The Bolder Company
Robert J. Falaguerra Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Robert Reihl, CHC, CIM, LEED AP
Gregory Faulkner Robinson & Colle LLP James Geppner erase40.org Brian Goodreau ARCADIS Nancy Greenwald Construction Institute Kara Gruss TSKP Studio David Jacobs, MS, PE University of Hartford John Kibbee Eversource Energy Thomas G. Librizzi McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
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Beth Richards University of Hartford Michael Schrier University of CT Planning Architecture Lee Sullivan Lion's Head Consultants Patrick Tallarita State of Connecticut Department of Labor Jonathan VanDine Building Performance Engineering Johanna G. Zelman FordHarrison Construction Institute workshops are taught by industry professionals in the A/E/C industry. If you would like to share your knowledge and expertise on a particular topic, please join us as a CI instructor! Contact: Chris Kullstroem: 860768-5869 or ckullstroem@construction.org
EARN YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE COMPLETELY ONLINE! Interested in pursuing a Certificate in Project Management?
Complete your program on your own time and according to YOUR schedule! Our on-demand learning incorporates web-based modules so you can work through the trainings at your own pace and according to YOUR schedule. Eliminate time away from the office or work site ... it's perfect for busy professionals! Workshops in the Project Management Certificate Program include:
Principles of Project Management Project Communications Management Project Scope Management Budget Management Project Schedule Management Management of Legal Exposures All Project Management workshops applicable towards prerequisite hours in PMIÂŽ's Project Management Professional (PMPÂŽ) program To register, head to
Construction.org Or contact Chris Kullstroem at 860-768-5869 ckullstroem@construction.org
EARN CEUs! The Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider, CCM Recertification Point Provider and NYS approved sponsor of CE NYS sponsor # 9040.
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